Child Dies After Being Left in Hot Car in Jaén, Foster Father Arrested

A two-year-old child tragically died after being left in a hot car in Linares, Jaén, Spain. The incident occurred on May 20, 2025, when the child's foster father, who was responsible for taking him to daycare, inadvertently left the child in the vehicle. He later returned home, unaware of the child's presence. "When the foster mother went to pick up the child, she found him unconscious in the car," a neighbor stated. Paramedics and neighbors attempted to resuscitate the child, but he was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The foster father has been arrested on charges of reckless homicide. This incident highlights the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles, especially during hot weather. The investigation is ongoing.